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bullock's oriole

  1. Bullock's oriole

    Bullock's oriole

    My first oriole of any kind! I am quite chuffed that I photographed this beauty.
  2. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

  3. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    This is a female identified by its pale belly and dark eyeline. These orioles replace the Baltimore Oriole in western North America. Although formerly lumped with the Baltimore Oriole under the name Northern Oriole, the Bullock's is actually more closely related to the Streak-backed Oriole than...
  4. Bullock's Oriole (female)

    Bullock's Oriole (female)

    Bullock’s Oriole (Icterus bullockii bullockii) female.
  5. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    A very striking bird that is a recent arrival to the area. For the moment we see them quite frequently, usually high up in a tree in ones or twos.
  6. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    This is an adult male. These striking orioles replace the Baltimore Oriole in the West. They are very common throughout the lowlands, but tend to avoid the immediate coast and higher elevations. Although formerly lumped with the Baltimore Oriole under the name Northern Oriole, the Bullock's...
  7. Bullock's Oriole in a Bottlebrush Tree

    Bullock's Oriole in a Bottlebrush Tree

    A beautiful male Bullock's oriole searching for tasty berries in a bottlebrush tree.
  8. They do have ears

    They do have ears

    Sorry for the feeder pole, but thought this image showing the ear opening was interesting. Found this info online- "Like humans, birds have an outer ear, a middle ear, and an inner ear. Feathers cover the ear opening to protect it and cut the wind noise. But if you ever see a bald bird...
  9. A first for me....

    A first for me....

    We've watched the youngsters follow the parents to our feeders, but this is the first time I've actually seen a male feed its young.
  10. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    This is an adult male oriole with a youngster.
  11. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    This is an immature male.
  12. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    He arrived late but at least he's here. The females should start arriving any day now.
  13. Bullock's Oriole juv.

    Bullock's Oriole juv.

    Some of the peaches are ripening now and the fruit is drawing orioles, grosbeaks and jays. Even the hummingbirds are favoring the fruit as it attracts small gnats.
  14. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    This young male is still changing to his adult colors.
  15. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    The juvenile orioles seem to be everywhere these days. The peaches on our neighbor's tree are abundant and not cared for so the birds will have lots of sweet fruit soon.
  16. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

    This younger male has nesting material in his bill.
  17. Bullock's Oriole

    Bullock's Oriole

  18. Bullocks Oriole

    Bullocks Oriole

    The male of this species will tend to the young after they leave the nest. The female, when the conditions are conducive for it, will establish a second brood. This is an evolutionary adaptation that ensures, through greater numbers, that the probability of survival of the species is ensured...
  19. Bullocks Oriole

    Bullocks Oriole

    Composite of male and 1st year male, the females have no black chin/throat patch.
  20. Bullock's Oriole (m)

    Bullock's Oriole (m)

    Thank you for all your kind comments on my images.
  21. Bullock's Oriole (m)

    Bullock's Oriole (m)

  22. Bullock's Oriole (f)

    Bullock's Oriole (f)

  23. Bullock's Oriole juv

    Bullock's Oriole juv

    Last bullock's juvie for this year since it looks like they've all left now. I'm hoping the hooded youngsters will stay around longer but I counted 10 two days ago and they were all at the feeders like they might be filling up to leave.
  24. Bullock's Oriole juv

    Bullock's Oriole juv

    The youngsters keep arriving and the feeders are constantly full of both the bullock's and the hooded orioles. Since they're always sticking together, it amazes me that there aren't hybrids around.
  25. Bullock's Oriole juv

    Bullock's Oriole juv

    This one was searching for bugs on the hollyhocks.
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